Pharmacist

Pharmacist Position at Phoenix VA Health Care System

This position offers a licensed pharmacist the opportunity to support the Phoenix VA Health Care System by delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services to Veterans. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other authorized healthcare providers in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriate dosing, and clinical appropriateness based on patient-specific factors.
• Evaluate medication orders for potential drugdrug and drugfood interactions, allergies, and contraindications, and intervene when necessary.
• Identify and resolve therapeutic issues, including duplicate therapies, incorrect dosing, or inappropriate frequency, to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide clear and thorough medication counseling to patients, including usage instructions, expected benefits, potential side effects, and adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record system, including VistA and CPRS.
• Support inventory control processes by monitoring stock levels, managing medication storage, and helping ensure medication security protocols are followed.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by participating in data collection, reporting patient outcomes, and supporting clinical performance measures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement safe and effective medication therapy plans.
• Adhere to all applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and facility policies to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Essential Skills

• BS in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• At least 2 years of relevant pharmacist experience within the last 36 months.
• Experience in inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy practice.
• Ability to accurately review and verify medication orders for dosing, appropriateness, interactions, and contraindications.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to interpret and manage medication therapies for diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation and pharmacy workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal, with patients and healthcare team members.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to patient safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with VA systems, particularly VistA and CPRS, is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a hospital or health system pharmacy setting, including inpatient and/or outpatient environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide patient-centered medication counseling and education.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, mission-driven healthcare team.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and participation in initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
• Interest in long-term engagement, with potential contract stability of up to five years.
• Motivation to serve and make a direct, positive impact on Veteran care.

Work Environment

The role is based in a combined inpatient and outpatient dispensing pharmacy environment within a large, collaborative healthcare system. You will work with electronic medical record systems, including VistA and CPRS, and engage with both clinical and operational pharmacy workflows. The setting emphasizes teamwork, mission-driven care for Veterans, and exposure to a wide range of inpatient and outpatient pharmacy practices. The environment is professional, structured, and focused on patient safety, medication security, and high-quality clinical service delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.